Sample Group A

Activity 2. Before and After

Before
a) Working in pairs or small groups, search youtube for a video that demonstrates a 'terrible' singer.
b) Post the video here to your group page on this wiki.

Post your video (b) and description (c) here. (Add widget/video/youtube clip search and embed.)

c) Type a description below your video that evaluates the performance.

e) Complete the following Evaluation Rubric of the performance by changing the colour of the corresponding descriptor text to orange.
BEFORE

Category	Exemplar	Proficient	Developing	Elementary
Pitch	Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate.	An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure.	Some accurate pitches, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors.	Very few accurate or secure pitches.
Rhythm	The beat is secure and the rhythms are accurate for the scales being sung.	The beat is secure and the rhythms are mostly accurate. There are a few duration errors, but these do not detract from the overall performance.	The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors. Rhythm problems occasionally detract from the overall performance.	The beat is usually erratic and rhythms are seldom accurate detracting significantly from the overall performance.
Phrasing	Phrasing is always consistent and sensitive to the style of music being sung.	Phrasing is usually consistent and sensitive to the style of music being sung.	Phrasing is usually consistent and occasionally sensitive to the style of music being sung	Phrasing is rarely consistent and/or rarely sensitive to musical style.
Expression and Style	Performs with a creative nuance and style in response to the score and limited coaching.	Typically performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.	Sometimes performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.	Rarely demonstrates expression and style. Just plays the notes.
Dynamics	Dynamic levels are obvious, consistent, and an accurate intrepretation of the style of music being sung.	Dynamic levels are typically accurate and consistent.	Dynamic levels fluctuate but can be discerned.	Attention to dynamic levels is not obvious.
Breath Support	Student is breathing properly and supporting the tone to the best of his/her ability.	Student is usually breathing properly, but occasionally does not support the tone till the end of each phrase.	Student sometimes breathes properlyand only occationally supports the tone till the end of each phrase.	Student is rarely breathing correctly and never supports the tone till the end of each phrase.
Entrances and articulation markings	Secure Entrances. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc.) are executed accurately.	Entrances are usually secure, though there might be an isolated error. Markings are usually executed accurately.	Entrances are rarely secure, but markings are sometimes executed accurately	Few secure Entrances. Markings are typically not executed accurately.
Accurate Syllables	Note names are consistently accurate.	An occasional inaccurate note name is sung, but does not detract from overall performance.	A few inaccurate note names are sung, detracting somewhat from the overall performance	Wrong note names consistently detract from the performance.
Posture and Relaxation	Student stands correctly and sings using a proper singing stance with no visible tension in the throat, jaw, or body.	Student stands somewhat correctly and most of the time demonstrates a proper singing stance with limited tension visible in the throat, jaw, or body.	Student is sometimes standing correctly but often shows tension or improper body position during singing.	Student rarely demonstrates proper posture and singing stance and tension is highly visible in the throat, jaw, and/or body.

After
a) Working in pairs or small groups, search youtube for a video that demonstrates a 'fantastic' singer.
b) Post the video here to your groups page on this wiki.


Post your video (b) and description (c) here. (Add widget/video/youtube clip search and embed.)

c) Type a description below your video that evaluates the performance.
e) Complete the following Evaluation Rubric of the performance by changing the colour of the corresponding descriptor text to orange.
AFTER

Category	Exemplar	Proficient	Developing	Elementary
Pitch	Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate.	An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure.	Some accurate pitches, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors.	Very few accurate or secure pitches.
Rhythm	The beat is secure and the rhythms are accurate for the scales being sung.	The beat is secure and the rhythms are mostly accurate. There are a few duration errors, but these do not detract from the overall performance.	The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors. Rhythm problems occasionally detract from the overall performance.	The beat is usually erratic and rhythms are seldom accurate detracting significantly from the overall performance.
Phrasing	Phrasing is always consistent and sensitive to the style of music being sung.	Phrasing is usually consistent and sensitive to the style of music being sung.	Phrasing is usually consistent and occasionally sensitive to the style of music being sung	Phrasing is rarely consistent and/or rarely sensitive to musical style.
Expression and Style	Performs with a creative nuance and style in response to the score and limited coaching.	Typically performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.	Sometimes performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.	Rarely demonstrates expression and style. Just plays the notes.
Dynamics	Dynamic levels are obvious, consistent, and an accurate intrepretation of the style of music being sung.	Dynamic levels are typically accurate and consistent.	Dynamic levels fluctuate but can be discerned.	Attention to dynamic levels is not obvious.
Breath Support	Student is breathing properly and supporting the tone to the best of his/her ability.	Student is usually breathing properly, but occasionally does not support the tone till the end of each phrase.	Student sometimes breathes properlyand only occationally supports the tone till the end of each phrase.	Student is rarely breathing correctly and never supports the tone till the end of each phrase.
Entrances and articulation markings	Secure Entrances. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc.) are executed accurately.	Entrances are usually secure, though there might be an isolated error. Markings are usually executed accurately.	Entrances are rarely secure, but markings are sometimes executed accurately	Few secure Entrances. Markings are typically not executed accurately.
Accurate Syllables	Note names are consistently accurate.	An occasional inaccurate note name is sung, but does not detract from overall performance.	A few inaccurate note names are sung, detracting somewhat from the overall performance	Wrong note names consistently detract from the performance.
Posture and Relaxation	Student stands correctly and sings using a proper singing stance with no visible tension in the throat, jaw, or body.	Student stands somewhat correctly and most of the time demonstrates a proper singing stance with limited tension visible in the throat, jaw, or body.	Student is sometimes standing correctly but often shows tension or improper body position during singing.	Student rarely demonstrates proper posture and singing stance and tension is highly visible in the throat, jaw, and/or body.

Activity 5: Classical Music Mind Map

Post your completed mind map here.